UNC-TV debuted a new channel over the weekend.
UNC-EX is their new Explorer Channel, which features outdoor adventure, science, nature, history, and culture programming. The channel debuted on Sunday.
An example of the programs which will air include the cooking show "Lidia's Italy" (Lidia Bastianich is shown at left), the adventure show "Globe Trekker," and science programs like "Nova" and "Nature."
The channel will also air UNC-TV original programming such as "Exploring North Carolina" and "North Carolina Weekend," as well as special documentaries like Ken Burns' "National Parks" series.
The channel is offered free of charge to over-the-air viewers as well as to subscribers to digital cable.
Also on Sunday, the UNC-ED channel (available only to digital subscribers) was renamed UNC-MX. The "MX" signifies a "mix" of programming for adults, from public affairs shows to how-to and more.
UNC-EX airs locally on channel 4.3 or if you have cable, channel 203.
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